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BOOM widget 132748Valve today released Team Fortress 2 on Steam for Mac alongside a wealth of unexpected bonuses, namely a new in-game "Training Mode," the ability to play the game for free on PC or Mac until June 13, and a 50% discount that brings the shooter down to $9.99.

It's all part of what Valve's calling "The Mac Update" to the colorful multiplayer affair. In addition, those that play Team Fortress 2 on Mac before Monday, June 13 will get a "free limited edition set of in-game earbuds."
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Don't be fooled by the naming of "The Mac Update," as everything it brings--short of being able to earn in-game earbuds--is likewise available on Team Fortress 2 PC. In fact, those that already own Team Fortress 2 PC will be able to download it on Mac for free, with both platforms using the same servers so that everyone can play together.

Team Fortress 2 Patch Notes

Added Mac support.

Overhauled the main menu, and added help to Loadout, Backpack, and Crafting screens.

Added Training, with support for General gameplay & Soldier class training for now.

Added Offline Practice mode, with support for KOTH maps and Dustbowl.

The "Open Character Loadout" key will now go to your future class if you've requested a class change, but haven't respawned yet.

Community Requests

Added "mp_forceautoteam", a server convar that forces all joining players to autoteam.

Added "mp_stalemate_meleeonly", a server convar that allows melee weapons only during stalemates.